Author: Halimah Olamide
Halimah Olamide
Halimah Olamide Holds a degree in History and Education. She also holds professional certificates in graphics and passionate about reporting issues of politics, economy, and gender
•Ayo Obe, Osinubi, Bonuola, Akinnola, Jenkins, Others on List The Federal Government has announced a new set of national honours for Nigerians who played key roles in the country’s pro-democracy struggle. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made the announcement during his 2026 Democracy Day address, acknowldeging that the recipients suffered persecution, endured indignities, exile, incarceration, and, at times, solitary confinement to secure Nigeria’s democratic freedoms. The list cuts across journalists, civil rights activists, lawyers, academics, and political figures who were at the forefront of resistance during military rule and the struggle for the restoration of democratic governance. Among those honoured are…
June 12 stands as a monumental milestone in Nigeria’s political history. It honours the historic 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as the nation’s freest and fairest in the history of electoral circles. Today, the day serves as Nigeria’s official Democracy Day—a time to celebrate freedom, civil rule, and civilian governance. However, as the nation marks this symbolic day, the atmosphere is heavy. Citizens are not just reflecting on democratic ideals; they are grappling with pervasive fears of insecurity that threaten the very foundation of the space called Nigeria. Democracy is built on the promise of liberty and safety. The Nigerian…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a strong warning to terrorist groups, bandits and kidnappers, declaring that they must surrender immediately or face the full force of the Nigerian state. The President made the assertion in his 2026 Democracy Day speech. Tinubu said his administration has declared a security emergency across the country, alongside plans to recruit over 50,000 police officers and expand military manpower to strengthen ongoing operations against violent groups. He also noted a proposed N5.41 trillion allocation to defence and security in the 2026 budget, describing it as the largest in Nigeria’s recent history and a necessary…
Safiu Kehinde The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reiterated the signifcance of June 12 in Nigeria’s democracy, describing it as one of the most significant dates in the country’s political history and democratic journey. In a Democracy Day statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said June 12 symbolised Nigerians’ enduring democratic aspirations. He noted that the date reflected the belief that citizens’ voices matter, their votes count and governments derive legitimacy from the people. “June 12 remains one of the most important dates in our nation’s political history and a reminder that…
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our democracy is not perfect, but it is ours, and we must continue to defend and strengthen it. In the coming days, Ekiti and Osun States will hold elections. I urge INEC, security agencies, and all parties to ensure these polls are peaceful and credible. Democracy…
Safiu Kehinde Nigerian afrobeat singer, Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, has made history with his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ceremony. Burna Boy headlined the ceremony alongside Colombian music star, Shakira, in Mexico on Thursday. The performance saw him become the second ever Nigerian artist to perform at a FIFA World Opening Ceremony after Femi Kuti, son of late afrobeats legend, Fela Kuti. Femi Kuti set the trail at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa where he performed alongside South African jazz legend, Hugh Masekela. 16 years after, Burna Boy shared the…
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has said that the June 12 Democracy Day must translate into real and measurable benefits for Nigerians, rather than remain a symbolic national celebration. In a statement issued Thursday through his Media Adviser, Sunny Areh, Omo-Agege said democracy must be judged by its impact on ordinary citizens. According to him, Nigeria has practised democracy for years without sufficient improvement in the lives of citizens. “The issue is not democracy itself. The problem is that we have not delivered the results we need,” he said. Omo-Agege said the sacrifices of late Chief M.K.O. Abiola and…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched an Ebola preparedness webinar series aimed at combating misinformation and strengthening the country’s readiness for a possible Ebola outbreak. The Ebola preparedness webinar series is part of the agency’s proactive communication strategy to ensure Nigerians receive accurate information before any confirmed Ebola case is recorded in the country. Speaking during the inaugural session of the Ebola preparedness webinar series on Thursday, NCDC Director-General Dr Jide Idris said the initiative would help build public trust, promote vigilance and prevent the spread of rumours during disease outbreaks. Idris said Nigeria currently…
The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report says the ongoing conflict in the Middle-East is expected to slow global economic growth to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from the bank’s Online Media Briefing Centre on Thursday noted that this was as higher energy prices, rising inflation and increased borrowing costs weigh on economies worldwide The report projected global growth to decline to 2.5 per cent in 2026 from 2.9 per cent in 2025, with growth forecasts for about two-thirds of economies downgraded from its January assessment. It said global growth would improve slightly to 2.8…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 73 suspects and recovered various illicit drugs in a one-day intelligence-led operation across the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Thursday in Kano. Muhammad-Maigatari quoted the State Commander, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, as saying the arrests were made during a one-day operation conducted on June 10 under the ongoing “Operation Sharar Mafaka.” Yahaya-Lawal said the operation was part of the Command’s sustained efforts to identify, dislodge, and dismantle notorious drug joints across the state. “Operatives raided the notorious…